Product Engineer

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Job Title: New Product Development Engineer

Location: Red Lion, PA

Reporting to: Global Product Director - Ceilings Management

Company: Tate

About Us

At Tate, we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of over $420m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.

Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.

We are excited to potentially welcome you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.

About the Role

The New Product Development Engineer plays a key role in driving innovation and excellence in the design and delivery of data center solutions. This position leads to the development, qualification, and implementation of new products and engineering changes—translating ideas into manufacturable, high-quality, and cost-effective solutions. You will manage bills of materials, labor routings, and process documentation, and perform hands-on prototyping and performance analysis to ensure seamless product introduction. Additionally, this role develops quotations for non-standard and custom product requests and maintains all related engineering drawings, specifications, and quality documentation.

What You’ll Do

• Lead new product design and development utilizing materials such as extruded aluminum, steel, and polycarbonate.
• Create and analyze 3D CAD models, employing finite element analysis (FEA) and traditional engineering methods to ensure structural integrity and performance.
• Drive prototype fabrication, first article qualification, and testing to validate product functionality and manufacturability.
• Author detailed engineering specifications and manufacturing drawings that align with design intent and production capabilities.
• Design, execute, and document testing and qualification plans to verify compliance with internal and external standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to support product launches and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Actively contributes to a culture of safety, quality, and compliance, reporting all concerns or incidents promptly.

Additional Expectations

• Uphold all aspects of the Code of Conduct, including adherence to the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy.
• Ensure that all product designs and activities meet product compliance requirements, relevant laws, regulations, and market standards.
• Support the organization’s Compliance Management System, including meeting documentation, reporting, and audit expectations.
• Promptly raise any compliance-related concerns to management, leadership, or through the confidential whistleblower service.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software, such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and Creo, along with experience with FEA tools.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, manufacturing processes, and material properties (metals, polymers, and composites).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple development projects from concept to production.
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience with ISO 9001, product compliance standards, or regulated manufacturing environments is a plus.
• A proactive, collaborative, and detail-oriented approach, focusing on continuous improvement and innovation.

Employee Benefits

• Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.
• World of Wellness Philosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. You’ll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a “Health Advocate.” We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, , and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness.
• Corporate Social Responsibility: Through Planet Passionate we are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us in creating a better world.
• Skills Development: Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.
• Mentorship and development: At Tate, we don’t believe in hierarchy; we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additional mentorship for the future.
• Culture: We have a great team of culture, highly collaborative, supportive, and social skills. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership, and strive for excellence.

Tate is an equal opportunity for employers. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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